What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Balloch?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Balloch is to bus via Terminal Building which costs £24 - £55 and takes 5h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Balloch?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Balloch is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Terminal Building. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Balloch via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Manchester to Balloch?

The distance between Manchester and Balloch is 242 miles. The road distance is 234.1 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Balloch without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Balloch without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £27 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Balloch?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Manchester to Balloch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Balloch bus from?

Manchester to Balloch bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Balloch train from?

Manchester to Balloch train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Balloch?

The best way to get from Manchester to Balloch is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £27 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Terminal Building, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 5h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Manchester to Balloch bus arrive?

Manchester to Balloch bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Balloch train arrive?

Manchester to Balloch train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Balloch is 234 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Manchester to Balloch.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Balloch?

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Where can I stay near Balloch?

There are 829+ hotels available in Balloch.

Manchester to Balloch - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Balloch by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 58m
£28–136
Bus via Terminal Building
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
5h 19m
£25–53
Drive 232.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Balloch232.8 mi
3h 59m
£57–82
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
4h 37m
£58–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
6h 26m
£33–58
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
5h 7m
£69–162
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4h 49m
£51–232
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
6h 23m
£61–245

Manchester to Balloch by train and foot

192Weekly Services

4h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 240.8 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Balloch via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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